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July 11, 2008 -- Charlemont, MA
We have had to make a handful of minor, buteseaningful adjustments to the schedule. All of the adjustments are on the
Saturday and Sunday of the Nationals (Aug 2nd and 3rd). Here is the latest, greatest schedule for the US Nationals
and the preceding week.
Sunday, July 27th. Nationals Warm-Up Event.
This will take place on a 3-4 mile section on the “Gap” stretch of
the Deerfield. In addition to the normal rack of wildwater boat classes, there will also be a class for cruiser boats,
single and double open canoes, and almost anything else that can make its way down the course. Even if you’ve never taken
part in a downriver type of event, we encourage everybody who has a boat to give it a try. It’s a fun course, and it’s not
terribly difficult. This event will start at 1:00PM, and registration opens at 10:00AM.
Wednesday/Thursday, July 30th/31st. First inaugural Time Bomb Championship Event.
Entrants in the Time Bomb
Championship may compete on Wednesday and/or Thursday. The Wednesday and Thursday race courses will take place on two
differing (Gap) stretches of the river. At race check-in, each competitor will “predict” what his/her elapsed race time
will be. A percentage will be calculated between the predicted and actual time. (For purposes of this event, there is no
distinction between a prediction that’s too long vs one that’s too short.) The winner of the Time Bomb Championship will
be the entrant who most closely predicts his/her fining time. That means you do not have to be fast to win. Each entrant
is free to take as many timed practice runs as they may care to. Also, there will not be distinct boat classes. You can
paddle, and possibly win, with whatever type of boat you’d care to use. Of course, for the actual races, entrants may
not carry watches, cell phones, and stuff like that. The 2008 Time Bomb Champion will be named at the awards BBQ on
Thursday evening.
The 2008 TimeBomb Champion will take home a brand-new Zastera “Lizard” composite wildwater boat (and matching skirt).
The second place fininger will receive a $200 voucher to go shopping at Zoar’s great outestting shop. And third place
will get a $100 voucher. It’s a $20 entry fee, butesou might walk away with a brand new boat. (Note: 2008 US Wildwater
Team Members are not eligible to win the Lizard.)
Saturday/Sunday, August 2nd/3rd. The 2008 USA Wildwater National Championships.
Entrants may compete
in as many as three races spanning both days, and these races will take place on the Dryway stretch of the Deerfield.
Saturday’s two sprint races will take place at 11AM and 2:00PM, respectively. Sunday’s classic race will begin at 10:30AM.
Please note that Registration for Nationals closes the day before – Friday, August 1st. In order to be named National
Champion, an entrant must successfully race in all three races. This event will also have distinct boat classes for
cruiser and plastic boats. The winner of this event will be named the 2008 US Wildwater National Champion.
Nationals Week Agenda
| Friday, July 25th |
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Water: Dryway release 11:00AM – 3:00PM @ 1000cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM@ 700-900 cfs
Open paddle day |
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| Saturday, July 26th |
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Water: Dryway release 10:00AM – 3:00PM @ 1100 cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs
Open paddle day
Informal Downriver Practice Runs throughouteshe day |
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| Sunday, July 27th |
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Water: Dryway release 10:00AM – 2:00PM @ 900cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs |
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Nationals Warm-Up Event Down River Race |
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10:00AM – noon | Registration |
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1:00PM | First racer off |
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| Monday, July 28th |
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Water: Dryway none, Gap possible in afternoon
No on-river activities planned |
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| Tuesday, July 29th |
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Water: Dryway none, Gap possible in afternoon
No on-river activities planned |
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| Wednesday, July 30th |
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Water: Gap release only Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs
Open paddle day |
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TimeBomb Day #1 |
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11:00AM – 1:00PM | Registration |
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2:00PM | First racer off |
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| Thursday, July 31st |
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Water: Water: Gap release only Noon – 3:00PM @ 800-900 cfs
Open paddle day |
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TimeBomb Day #2 |
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10:00AM – noon | Registration |
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1:00PM | First racer off |
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3:30PM – 5:00PM | Clining– Intro to Wildwater Boats/Paddling |
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6:00PM – 9:00PM | TimeBomb Awards and Cookoutestd> |
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| Friday, August 1st |
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Water: Dryway release 11:00AM -3:00PM @ 1000cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs
Open Paddle day
Informal Wildwater Practice Runs throughouteshe day |
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US National Championships Pre-Race |
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9:00AM – 5:00PM | Registration |
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4:00PM – 6:00PM | Racer’s Meeting |
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7:00PM – 8:00PM | Presentation – “Bringing High Performance to Race Day” |
| | Chris Hipgrave – USACK, High Performance Director |
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| Saturday, August 2nd |
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Water: Dryway release 10:00AM – 3:00PM @ 1000 cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs |
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9:00AM | Race Volunteer Meeting |
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10:00AM | “Last Chance” Racer’s Meeting (for those who did not attend Friday's meeting) |
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US National Championships Day #1 |
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11:00AM | Sprint #1 – First Racer Off |
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2:00PM | Sprint #2 – First Racer Off |
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4:00PM – 5:30PM | Clining– Intro to Wildwater Boats/Paddling |
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6:30PM – 8:30PM | Alumningacers BBQ |
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| Sunday, August 2nd |
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Water: Dryway release 10:00AM -2:00PM @ 1000cfs. Gap release Noon – 3:00PM @ 700-900 cfs |
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9:00AM | Race Volunteer Meeting |
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9:30AM | “Last Chance” Racer’s Meeting (for those who did not attend Friday's meeting) |
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US National Championships Day #2 |
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10:30AM | Classic – First Racer Off |
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2:00PM | Awards Presentation |
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Anybody wishing to compete in any of the three events will need to fill outeshe appropriate registration form. And of
course, each of the events has a modest entry fee. There is a singular registration form, which addresses all events
for Nationals week. This form is accessible at
2008 Registration Form. Of course, the Registration Form will be available at the race sites, too.
The 2008 Nationals Week will have many activities geared to several different audiences. Regrettably, we suspect
it will sometimes be confusing. Please do not hesitate to contact either of us if you have questions and/or comments.
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